Local News

Governor Pritzker Keeps Low Profile While Visiting White County

Monday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor J.B. Pritzker is interested in what’s going on and the concerns of southern and southeastern Illinois residents, according to at least one area farmer. We caught up with Patrick Scates of Scates Farms on Friday afternoon to discuss exactly why the Governor made... Read More.

Illinois State Police Handle Three Single Unit Crashes Friday Through Sunday

Monday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

A Saturday afternoon crash in Gallatin County has left an Eldorado woman bruised, but ok. Illinois State Police say the single vehicle accident happened around a quarter before 1 and involved 21 year old Lacy Brown of Eldorado. The preliminary investigation suggests Brown was... Read More.

Coach Cindy Colman’s Lady Bullpups now 9-2 after splitting Saturday Contests

Monday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Coach Cindy Colman’s Carmi White County Jr High Lady Bullpups fell in an early hole Saturday morning at Johnston City and never could catch up falling to Marion 5-1. The loss dropped the Lady Bullpups to 8-2 on the season and snapped a 6... Read More.

White County Multiplier Announced

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Officials have issued a final property assessment equalization factor for White County, according to David Harris, the Director for the Illinois Department of Revenue. The factor, typically called the “multiplier” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties. White County has... Read More.

O’Dell Sentenced on Cannabis and Obstructing Justice Convictions Thursday

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A 26 year old Carmi man is due to spend the next several years behind bars after his sentencing hearing yesterday afternoon. Austin O’Dell was on probation for Obstucting Justice and a Class 4 Felony Possession of Cannabis conviction dating back to 2019 and... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital at Medical Surge Capacity; Latest CoViD-19 Numbers

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Officials at Hamilton Memorial Hospital say they are now at medical surge capacity with overflow into waiting rooms. You’re asked to not show up at the Emergency Room if you need to be tested for CoViD-19 for a return to school or travel needs. ... Read More.

No Parking on Main Street Today as Milling Work Continues in Carmi

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Expect trying to get through Carmi to be another pain today as contractors for IDOT continue their milling work. Yesterday, crews worked from the McDonalds area towards Campmbell Funeral Home. They expect to make further progress towards downtown today and as a result, no... Read More.

Area Unemployment Rates in Better Shape than Year Ago for July

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

The unemployment rate is way down compared to last year throughout the region. White County is at a flat 5% for July, almost half of what it was in July of 2020 (9.9%). The lowest unemployment rate in the area is Hamilton County who... Read More.

Lady Bullpups Set Season High for Runs Scored; Boys Short Game Eldorado Too

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Lady Bullpups set a season high in runs scored while pitcher Lindsay Simmons was brilliant from the pitcher’s circle yesterday afternoon. Simmons threw a no-hitter to lead CWC past Eldorado 26-0. Aly Albright drove in 6 runs going 3 for 3 from the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Dr. Amy Dixon Talks Education after Election to NAESP

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Amy Dixon joins Jc for an illuminating conversation on education. Dixon, the Director of Curriculum for Carmi-White County Unit 5 and Principal for Lincoln and Jefferson Attendance Center, Dr. Amy Dixon. The pair talk about Dixon's recent election to serve on the National Assocation... Read More.